Posts Tagged: clean a catalytic converter
How to Clean a Catalytic Converter: Tips and Tricks
Can You Clean a Catalytic Converter? Here’s What You Need to Know Before discussing a few ways you can try to clean a catalytic converter, I have to remind you that these devices, by their very nature, are self-cleaning. Their very job is to clean your exhaust. So, when you get a P0420 or P0430 trouble code, it’s because the catalytic converter isn’t working properly. You can try to clean it, but “being dirty” isn’t the root cause. Something is causing it to fail at its job. I’ll explain how … Read More
Catalytic Converter Cleaner: Miracle Fix or Temporary Band-Aid?
Why Catalytic Converter Cleaner Rarely Works Long-Term Quick Summary A catalytic converter cleaner may, in certain cases listed below, temporarily eliminate a P0420 or P0430 trouble code. 1) Your cat is borderline failing and has carbon buildup or deposits that are reducing the converter’s efficiency 2) The underlying problem is due to excessive oil consumption, coolant leaks, or running rich, which has fouled but not damaged the catalyst 3) You catch it early, before the substrate is physically degraded Catalytic Converter Cleaners Don’t Work When: 1) The catalyst substrate is … Read More